Lovely store in Lunenburg selling paintings by a local artist. I love that all the art depicts…read morescenes from around the Lunenburg area. The artwork also shows you how life was like during simpler times. We bought a few prints to enjoy at home and to remember our time in Lunenburg. Very affordable prints that were great as souvenirs as well!

Dots & Loops combine everything that I love about Inkwell, the Independent Mercantile and Duly…read moreNoted into one beautiful shop. I've only actually been once, but it was enough to make me swoon. I mean...I've been following them on social media for ages and have drooled over their photos, but now that I've been inside, yep, it's love. I love that just about everything in the shop is made in Canada, and there is so much love for local Nova Scotian artists too! I could have bought a car full of goodies - Rifle Paper Co journals? Adorable prints? Jewellery dishes shaped like woodland animals? And then the jewellery itself that is just so gorgeous, it's hard not to want a little bit of everything. The store is packed full of goodies in every space available, but it doesn't feel cramped or crowded. The set up is perfect for browsing in a crowd (even though I was there in the off-season). I can't say enough about this charming shop! I can't wait to go back.

Just. YES. After a…read moreday of shopping the south shore, inundated by stereotypical 'maritime' crap that I just can't get down with, I almost let out an audible cry of happiness when I walked into this brand new addition to the Lunenburg scene. The modern, open and bright space really let the products on the shelves shine rather than forcing customers into an awkward stumble through overpacked aisles of random nick-knacks. Within seconds of seeing all the inspiring and adorable prints, handmade pillows and stuffed toys, quirky greeting cards and stationery, and tons more, I knew I was in trouble. Much like a similar store in Halifax (Love, Me Boutique), I just wanted it all. And that's okay...because every purchase helps support a legitimate local artist or crafter which makes me feel MUCH better about gift-giving than just picking up your average mass-produced 'Authentic Nova Scotian' anything. Besides, there were so many great products available for less than $20 which makes it easy to do some damage without having to hate yourself for it later. I will absolutely be back. Hopefully soon and often.

My favorite book store in Lunenburg - great selection of old and new with excellent staff…read morerecommendations. I never leave without buying at least 1 volume of something intriguing, page-turning, witty or sublime. I highly recommend you visit - purchase what fancies you then pop up to No. 9 to read it...

The sweetest bookseller with amazing indigenous/West Asian/queer/trans titles. What a find. Great…read morebooks and politics all in one shop with a really fun mural painted on the side--cannot miss it.

Light My Fire is a great store. If your a candle lover, this is the place to go…read more They make all their candles right there in the shop. You might be lucky enough to see Judy or Bill at work. It is amazing. You can even pick a white candle and dip it in the different colors to create your own special candle. A great gift idea, especially for kids. The also offer some neat handcrafted jewelery, various items made from special glass, beautiful colors. This is a great store, which I am sure you can find or create a very custom gift for someone.

I am a lover of candles. Nothing speaks to me more than a dimly set room with a few friends, some…read morewine and a little background music to match, and so Light My Fire was a trip I couldn't pass up. Locally made candles by the spectrum, there are oodles of sizes, colors, scents and styles to choose from. I've got a vintage holder for taper candles that I am constantly needing to restock, and Light My Fire had a great variety to pine through. Yummy scents to sweeten up any room and the option to customize your own candle make this spot swoonworthy. The concept of "candle" is pretty open to interpretation here, and so many local makers pour the utmost creativity into their products. A find spot for gifts, and candle lovers will rejoice. I did a little stocking up during my visit and love knowing that places like this exist!

What a terrific selection of artistic handmade items. The shop itself is a site to visit...right…read moreon the water ot Big Tancook Island. Lovely Angela will greet you and tell you about the art work she has collected and answer any questions. The special treat you get at her shop is to visit with RUBY the pot bellied pig....black, cute, loveable, comes with a pink bow and loves her belly scratched. Has a piggy door to her little yard....Angela just opened this wondrous place two months ago and coming from Arizona, in the U.S. it was a welcome stop on our visit to Nova Scotia. FIVE STARS FOR ANGELA and RUBY!!

Chez Glass is such an awesome store. Each piece of glass is unique…read more "Word-class fused glass", those are their words. It is the most beautiful artwork in glass I have ever seen. The store is quite large and the displays are from, fish, plates, picture frames, mirrors,ornaments, I think they can make pretty much anything. They even have glass jewelery, I bought a necklace piece, it was a mixture of pinks and blue, it actually looked like it changed color when in the light. It really was a special gift. There dinner plates and bowls will certainly get your guests chatting over how wonderful they are. I can't say enough about the work they do and create.

Spending the day in Chester with family I decided to do some yelping. Well this little gem of a…read morelocation is a must when you go to Chester. Located right on Duke street this is a local hand crafted location with everything made right there and it is hard to believe people are so creative. Walking in and seeing all the vibrant colour of glass work is amazing. Just georgeous pieces created with the most creative colours that normally you would not place together moulded into incredible designs. I actually received for my birthday one year a pendant from this location that I wear on my neck. A mixture of all my favourite colours and from some very special people. Chez Glass has some great options for gifts if you are looking for something for that hard to buy person. Great glasses and picture frames and some really cool figurines. Well being so creative with glass it is a bit expensive but worth it and a must visit.

Great shop with lots of variety! Customer service was good! She explained where everything came…read morefrom and gave more detail about a bracelet I was buying! Highly recommended!

Good-quality, well-designed clothing, footwear, socks, slippers, ceramics, jewelry, handbags,…read moreaccessories etc that last a lifetime. My go-to place both for myself and for gifts. And the staff are very friendly and helpful!

If you don't book the tour online prior to your visit you miss the commentary and walk through even…read moreif you pay the $15/person and you cannot join tour. The manager told me that the tour was private. I asked a sales associate how we sign up for a private tour and she said that is what we paid for--the $60. Taz who did the pewter demonstrations was great but her great service was overshadowed by the manager leading to a 2 star review.

We paid $60 and we didn't get to do a whole tour. All we did was the craft and walk-through by…read moreourselves and the person that did the tour for the other family said that we could not join them.